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Give an example of incomplete linkage.

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Incomplete linkage produces new combinations of the genes in the progeny due to the formation of chiasma and occurrence of crossing over in between the linked genes present on homologous chromosomes. E.g: It is seen in the genes that are present on the homologous part of sex chromosomes and it is also seen in pea plants.

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